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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1937
Page
4
New electric sign on Wednesday boosts the look of the Rickard hardware corner. Other illuminated signs along the main street contribute to a more citified outlook as recently installed electrical fixtures enhance night visibility.
Dr. A. C. Vernon, a Palmer School of Chiropractic graduate, is praised for a cheerful disposition and successful practice in Pocahontas. The article explains spinal adjustments as key to health and notes high demand for his chiropractic services. A consultation is recommended to start recovery.
Bradgate Iowa promotes itself as a grain market emphasizing fair pricing for farmers. The cooperative highlights paying higher grain dollars, selling feed and flour at low prices, and using a small profit margin on large volume to attract customers. It urges locals to support their own industry and consult for grain feed coal or flour needs.
Local column reports visits and travels among Plover residents including Mr. and Mrs. George Feaney moving to Dawson Minnesota, gatherings at Fred Forsythe home, church and club events, medical updates, funerals for O A Smith and Mrs. Kerns, and community notices on births and upcoming meetings.
Between Wednesday night and Thursday morning 83 World War veterans are recorded as dying, per the Veterans Administration. Many veterans remain hospitalized or unemployed. some are blind or maimed. The VA reports extensive expenditures and bond cashing, with World War costs to the U.S. Treasury estimated at about 46.2 billion dollars.
Two 4-H Club boys from Brooklyn Iowa represented the state in the National Dairy Show in Columbus Ohio competing in a dairy demonstration on operating a cream separator. They had previously won state honors at Waterloo and were coached by County Agent Loren Brown. They finished sixth in their division.
The obituary notes a Des Moines resident who lived in Gilmore City Rolfe and Plover over fifty years and spent the last eighteen years in Plover. He left 30 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the J M Bush home with Rev. Walter Rothwell and Rev S T Grove officiating. Interment was in Powhatan cemetery. The American Legion served dinner for relatives and friends.
A. G. Heathman marked another life milestone with family visiting for his birthday Sunday. J. H. Gembler home hosts the M. Y. B. club gathering Wednesday afternoon with multiple hostesses. Rev. and Mrs. Walter Rothwell attend Remoat Presbytery in Fort Dodge Tuesday.
A garbled notice outlines a town hall dedication in Plover with an invitation for all residents. It mentions a January or June time and a 6:00 am start but lacks complete dates. The text is incomplete and difficult to decipher.
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Cr and family and Mr and Mrs Kerny and families. We thank friends for cards flowers neighbor kindness expressions sympathy and services at Mae's funeral. Your comfort during illness death and burial is greatly appreciated.
The Plover M E Church announces a Monday evening worship with Rev Redmayne pastor and special music. District superintendent Muhelman will attend and lead a quartet conference at 134 on November 15 with church school program and Epworth League sale.
Morning worship and Sunday school at Plover Presbyterian led by Pastor Walter Rothwell. Willing Workers host a community shower with Marjory McKim and others assisting. Thanksgiving services at 10 20 a m with a male quartet and Rev Redmayne delivering the message. County Cross offering. C VanAlstine named town marshal to replace W McKim who is moving.
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